JVC Everio GZ-X900, or Everio X, is a small, light, dual-use camera that shoots high definition video and nine -megapixel digital still images. Photo Credit: JVCMarch 04, 2009, (Sawf News) - JVC Everio GZ-X900, or Everio X, is a small, light, dual-use camera that shoots high definition video and nine -megapixel digital still images.
It is designed for the consumer who wants to shoot high quality digital stills and HD video, but wants the convenience of a single camera. While most conventional video camcorders shoot digital stills and most digital still cameras shoot video, the secondary capabilities of these cameras don't offer sufficient quality for many users. Everio X solves that dilemma by providing high quality stills and top quality HD video.
The camera, which features a 10.3 CMOS sensor with image stabilization, is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket and at just 0.66 pounds is one of the lightest cameras that can shoot 1920 x 1080 Full HD AVCHD video.
It shoots nine-megapixel (no interpolation) digital stills and Full HD video with 1000 TV lines of horizontal resolution - close to the theoretical maximum horizontal resolution for 1920 x 1080 high definition video for no-compromise images.
Its 10x slow motion shooting plays back 2.4 seconds of recorded video over 24 seconds. Up to six nine-megapixel stills can be shot at 15 images per second - faster than what digital SLRs can achieve.
It supports simultaneous five-megapixel digital still shooting while recording Full HD video - photos can be shot at shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000 second without interrupting video recording.
The design of Everio X is a distinct departure from other camcorders, including other Everio models. About the size of a chunky smart phone, Everio X is a slab-sided rectangle without the handgrip, protrusions or indentations found on most camcorders. The design allows plenty of flexibility in how the camera is held - from below, above, or whatever suits the situation and the user's preference. There are top-mounted zoom and record buttons, and a second set next to the LCD screen for additional shooting flexibility. The camera is black with silver accents, with the right side featuring a textured carbon fiber-like finish to provide a secure grip and resist smudges.
JVC's new proprietary optical image stabilization (OIS) technology applies camera shake compensation optically at the Everio X lens entrance to ensure effectiveness throughout the zoom range and allow high quality shooting without a tripod. Everio X also uses a new KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS with a 5X optical zoom.
The Everio GZ-X900 will be available in June at a nationally advertised value of $999.95.
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